6805 - Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of textile material, of paper, of paperboard or of other materials, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up:

HTS 6805 encompasses natural or artificial abrasive powders and grains that are affixed to a backing material. This backing can consist of textile fabrics, paper, paperboard, or other materials. The abrasive material may be presented in various forms, including cut shapes or as assembled items such as belts, discs, or sheets. The primary function of these goods is their abrasive quality, used for grinding, polishing, or sanding surfaces.

Unlike sibling categories in entirely different chapters, such as live animals (Chapter 01), HTS 6805 is distinct by its focus on manufactured abrasive products. Within Chapter 68, which generally deals with articles of stone, plaster, cement, and similar materials, HTS 6805 specifically addresses abrasive products on a backing, differentiating it from raw abrasive minerals or finished abrasive tools that are not on a substrate.

This category is further refined by its subcategories, which distinguish the type of backing material used. HTS 6805.10.00.00 covers abrasives on a textile fabric base, while HTS 6805.20.00.00 pertains to those on a paper or paperboard base. HTS 6805.30.00.00 is for abrasives on any other type of backing material, providing a catch-all for diverse applications and constructions not covered by the first two subheadings.